Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Silvus Technologies
| Company | Silvus Technologies |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Irvine CA |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
THE COMPANY
Silvus Technologies , a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.
With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”? THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering Group, reporting to the Senior Engineering Director for Irvine with dotted-line reporting to the Director of Software Engineering . The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.
This position is 100% onsite , Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA , near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementation of software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Network management software and web interface implementation.
Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.
Audio streaming and push to talk voice application implementation.
Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.
Device drivers and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
Linux system customization and scripting.
Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel drive development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Master of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, or Computer Science.
Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) suite.
Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
Experience in AMD UltraScale+, MPSoC, Microchip Polarfire SoC, or BSP (Board Support Package) development.
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